South America

19 Mar 26

Brazil: Guaratuba Bridge approaches finish

Cable-stayed sea bridge joined.

02 Feb 26

Double-decker bridge project moves into next phase in Guatemala

With technical studies nearly complete the final design packages are to be handed to the national Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure and Housing (CIV).

01 Dec 25

Colombia unveils plans for second coastal lagoon viaduct

The 4.7km parallel viaduct over Ciénaga de la Virgen aims to boost coastal connectivity.

18 Nov 25

Brazil signs contract for new international bridge

After decades of planning and diplomatic hurdles, Brazil signs contract for the San Javier-Porto Xavier international bridge.

09 Oct 25

Guyana’s ‘coming of age investment’ opens to traffic

US$262 million crossing connects both sides of the Demerara River.

24 Jul 25

Dutch Bridge installed in Colombia

Standard moveable bridge adapted for long-distance sea voyage.

03 Jul 25

Filigree steel structure connects new and old districts in Brazilian city

Slim design with curving ramps to give barrier-free passage over road and rail line.

20 Mar 25

Construction starts on cable-stayed section of Brazilian 1.2km sea bridge

Milestone in Guaratuba Bridge project.

09 Jan 25

Good progress on Guyana’s US$35 million Demerara river crossing

Chinese contractors give progress report on precast concrete bridge project.

23 Dec 24

15 missing as Brazilian concrete bridge fails

Searches complicated by sulphuric acid spill.

28 Nov 24

Brazilian town’s US$18 million cable-stayed bridge project in final stages

Third Itacaiúnas River crossing on target for December completion.

08 Nov 24

High-risk design

The design of a major highway bridge in one of the most seismically active regions of the world has resulted in highly unusual detailing. José Luis Seguel and Claudio Morales Quiroga report from Chile.

24 Oct 24